Terrible news hit Man United as reports have revealed new details surrounding Ashworth’s sudden departure after just five months as United’s sporting director. The club’s official statement highlights a mutual agreement to part ways, paving the path for restructuring and better recruitment strategies moving forward.

Fabrizio Romano has shed light on the circumstances surrounding Dan Ashworth’s departure from Manchester United, shortly before the club officially confirmed the news in a statement.

Reports on Sunday revealed that Ashworth reached an agreement to leave following a meeting with CEO Omar Berrada after United’s Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. According to The Athletic, Ashworth’s tenure as sporting director was marked by challenges, with the club allegedly initiating the separation.

The 53-year-old, tasked with overseeing football performance, recruitment, and operations, had previously been praised by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as “one of the top sporting directors in the world.” However, Romano highlighted tensions between Ashworth and Ratcliffe, stating that the latter was “not happy at all” with the club’s summer transfer strategy.

Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Romano shared:
“Dan Ashworth left his role at Manchester United after 5 months. It’s over with the sporting director, as revealed by @TheAthleticFC. Tense situation with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, not happy at all with last summer strategy. United spent around £3m to get Ashworth from Newcastle.”

United later confirmed Ashworth’s exit in a statement:
“Dan Ashworth will be leaving his role as Sporting Director of Manchester United by mutual agreement. We would like to thank Dan for his work and support during a transitional period for the club and wish him well for the future.”

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